How Do You Roast Coffee?
Fresh (and properly) roasted coffee is delicious. But, we wondered, if there’s a way to roast coffee at home? As part of our new “How Do You Do That?” series on “Connections”, Evan Dawson asked Renee...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, July 7th
First hour: Monthly Science RoundtableSecond hour: State Senator Ted O'Brien
View ArticleConnections: A Conversation With State Senator Ted O'Brien
State Senator Ted O'Brien joins us. He offers his take on the recent legislative session. We discuss new heroin laws, the failure of the Women's Equality Agenda, and more.
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Tuesday, July 8th
First hour: 25 years since Seinfeld debuted, we ask whether the show is spongeworthy.We'll also talk about the best road trips you can take within New York State.Second hour: The politics and culture...
View ArticleConnections: Exploring The Politics & Culture Of World Cup Countries
We explore the politics and culture of some of the World Cup contenders. Once again, the soccer is our excuse to talk about the people. Our guests are two history professors at the University of...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, July 9th
First hour: The end of the human race?Second hour: Benefits of nurse-family partnerships; the steadfast relevance of Shakespeare
View ArticleConnections: Artificial Superintelligence
Are human beings about to unleash a scientific nightmare? Right now, researchers are trying to create artificial superintelligence. It's a kind of machine that is more intelligent than a human being....
View ArticleConnections: Nurse-Family Partnerships; The Power of Shakespeare
In our second hour, a new study finds that nurse-family partnerships can save lives of both mothers and their first-born children living in the roughest parts of cities. We'll explore how with Dawn...
View ArticleConnections: The Impact of Farmers Markets
What are the impact of farmer's markets in our region. Many have sprung up recently, allowing farmers to sell their goods across the region. We brought in a bushel of guests to talk about the markets...
View ArticleConnections: Music for Children; Non-profit Revitalization Act
What do you prefer your child to listen to? Is there something your kid loves to listen to? Maybe they love to listen to Vincent Nunes, who has a new album out. He's with us for the first part of the...
View ArticleConnections: Education Friday - The Future of Libraries
In an age where we Google search everything, libraries are headed to the graveyard, right? Not so! Libraries have adapted to change and are thriving, and we find out how with Nora Dimmock, assistant...
View ArticleConnections: Education Friday - The West Irondequoit School Budget
Tough decisions have to be made by the West Irondequoit School District. After having a proposed budget defeated twice, there's danger that cuts may be made to staff, programs and activities. Are these...
View ArticleHow Do You Learn a Foreign Accent For a Film or Stage Role?
Do you have to be a trained actor to learn a foreign accent? No you don’t, this is a skill that anyone can learn. As part of our new “How Do You Do That?” series on “Connections”, Evan Dawson sat down...
View ArticleConnections: The Value of Failing at Business
Economics writer Megan McArdle has compiled some of the great business success stories – and tells them through the prism of failure. Had they given up early, they would never have built these great...
View ArticleConnections: Hobart and William Smith Colleges Case
We’re covering the Hobart and William Smith Colleges sexual assault case that was profiled in the New York Times. Hobart and William Smith has referred us to their web statement and are declining to...
View ArticleConnections: Our Energy Future
Susan Spencer is finishing her Ph.D. at RIT, and some day soon, she could be part of a team that brings a scalable solar energy plan to Rochester. Last month, she was one of 500 people from around the...
View ArticleConnections: How Greece Is Handling The Greece v. Galloway Decision
The Town of Greece has invited an atheist to deliver the invocation at tonight's (Tuesday) town board meeting. In the wake of the Supreme Court's Greece v. Galloway decision, Greece is aiming for more...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, July 16th
First hour: Pride week and the death of ArchieSecond hour: Hairspray and the death (?) of bigotry
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